How to Legally Rent a Vehicle to Someone

No longer do you have to let your vehicle sit in a parking spot when you don't need it. Instead, legally rent your vehicle to someone else with the help of a car sharing service. If you still have a loan on your vehicle, your lender probably won't object, according to information on the "Kiplinger" website. Car sharing services insure your vehicle against any damages that may occur while someone else rents it.

Instructions

1

Locate a car sharing service -- such as Relay Rides, Getarounds or Spride Share -- that allows you to legally rent your vehicle to other people.

2

Enroll your car in the sharing program you choose. Many car sharing services allow you to sign up online. Specify the make, model, year and mileage of your car. Also, list rental rates and availability for your car. Ask a representative of the car sharing service any questions you have.

3

Make an appointment to allow the car sharing service to install a kit in your vehicle to allow renters to unlock your car with their smartphone during their rental period.

4

Park your clean car in an area easily accessible to renters, such as on the street in front of your house or in a dedicated parking spot. Leave an extra set of keys in the console or glove compartment of the car for the renter to use once he enters the car through the car sharing service's technology.